Banana Bread
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
International
Banana Bread
Description
The Banana Bread starts with a batter combining mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla folded gently into dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Avoiding overmixing is key to keeping the loaf soft rather than dense or rubbery. The batter is poured into a greased and floured loaf pan and garnished with walnuts before baking.
Baked at 350°F (176°C) for about an hour until golden and tested clean in the center, this bread offers a moist interior balanced by a firm crust. The ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture, while the gentle rise from baking powder and soda ensures a tender texture. The bread can be served warm or at room temperature for a versatile treat.
This recipe yields one standard 9 x 5-inch loaf, suitable for sharing or enjoying over several days.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar granulated white
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg lightly beaten, large
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled, unsalted
- 3 banana approximately 1 pound (500g), mashed well, about 1-1/2 cups, ripe, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Garnish: (Optional)
- walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter and flour the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 12 x 7 cm) loaf pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until combined, creating a thick and chunky batter. (It’s important not to overmix; the batter should not be smooth. Overmixing can result in tough, rubbery bread.)
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and place some walnuts on top for garnish. Bake until the bread is golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool, then remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This recipe makes one 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf, providing a well-sized banana bread for small groups.
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread; keep it lumpy before baking.
- Walnuts on top add texture but can be omitted if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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